Fall in Belleville

It was fun, yesterday morning, to see Belleville trending on Twitter.  How it started was likely tied to the Russ Williams case, but a number of us on decided to move things in a different direction, posting a large number of tweets about the great place that our city is.  Whether it's our small town attitude, big city amenities, proximity to cottage country...  Anyone following us got a real sense of what a great city Belleville is, from the parks and fishing spots along the Bay of Quinte and Moira River, to our historic downtown, the shopper's mecca along Bell Boulevard, to the fiery fall colourings of the rolling hills and farmland of the city's north.

Now, after lunch at Slapshot Bar and Grill (great food!), I am in Starbucks, waiting for my wife to get her hair done across the street.  And I see more of what is great in Belleville - it's people.  From kids and teens, through a young mother and her little girl, to folks my own age (40-ish), and older.  Sitting, shooting the breeze - sometimes talking to people you don't know as you wait in line.  We all have a common denominator - being here in what I think of as the best place to live in the world.

Okay - enough mushy stuff...

This 'n' that...

• Have you gone for a fall drive yet?  Tree colours have peaked in the area, so this may be your last, best chance to enjoy a drive through Belleville's beautiful countryside.
• Looks like my Oilers may have already peaked - three losses in a row after a two and oh start.  Oh well, it's a rebuilding year.  And unlike the Leafs, the Oilers have their picks for the upcoming draft, so a bad record isn't so bad.
• The Prime Minister is in town Monday morning to unveil a new coin.  The public is welcome.  I'll post the info ASAP.
• And don't forget to vote!